Role of Physiologists in Special Need Schools: Dr Nadeem Ghayas
June 7, 2025
Physiotherapists play a key role in special schools. They provide support and interventions to meet the diverse needs of students with various physical and developmental challenges. They act as assessor programmer and evaluator. They evaluate gross motor skills, muscle strength, posture, balance, and coordination.
Based on assessments, physiotherapists develop personalized intervention plans to improving students’ mobility and functional abilities. These plans may include exercises, stretches, and functional training tailored to each student’s capabilities and goals.
There role includes pain management and improve overall physical development. Physiotherapists work closely with special educators, occupational therapists, speech therapists, audiologists and other professionals to create a comprehensive plan for students. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that all aspects of a student’s development. They also engage parental counselling.
Hence we can say that the role of physiotherapy in special schools is multi-faceted, focusing on individual needs and promoting functional indepedence